STEM trailblazer bios
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Author
Publisher
Lerner Publications Company
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
Have you ever stared into the night sky, full of stars and planets? As a kid, Neil deGrasse Tyson was star-struck when he first visited a planetarium. The universe was calling him. Tyson pursued his interest in astronomy and studied to be an astrophysicist. In 1996, he became the director of New York's Hayden Planetarium. He is passionate about teaching people about the universe. Known for making science fun and easy to understand, he has hosted and...
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Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
Have you ever wished you could use technology to improve people's lives? Ever since he was a teenager, Sebastian Thrun wanted to build machines that helped people. So far, Thrun has developed robots that can be tour guides and nurses and can help save miners trapped underground. In 2004, he won a US Department of Defense contest by building a car that could drive itself. Since then, the self-driving cars he developed have been tested on more than...
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Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
Have you ever built a cool science project? In middle school, Aprille Ericsson won second place in a science fair. She knew she wanted to keep creating amazing science projects. As an adult, she became an engineer and works at NASA building spacecraft. Ericsson was one of the few girls in her middle school who loved math and science. Years later, she became the first woman to receive a PhD in mechanical engineering from Howard University. At NASA,...
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Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
"Growing up, Joanna L. Kelley was quizzed at the dinner table. As an adult, she's answering even tougher questions. Her research helps scientists treat tumors and understand evolution. Learn how Joanna became a genetics superstar."--
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Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
Do you enjoy snapping photos or taking movies of your adventures? So does Nick Woodman-but when he was growing up, most of his activities weren't camera-safe. Woodman was a diehard surfer. He couldn't hold a camera-or keep it dry-while he was boarding. So many of his memorable moments went unrecorded. As an adult, Woodman set out to invent a camera that's easy to use anywhere. The result was GoPro-a company that builds sturdy, waterproof, wearable...
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
"Read about the life stories and significant contributions of some of today's most accomplished figures in STEM fields. Narrative nonfiction text explores key details from each person's life, often including the pivotal moment that led them to their STEM career."--
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Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications Company
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
"Brian Greene's father taught him to look at the world in different ways. Years later, he started helping others understand the universe from new perspectives. Learn how Brian became a physics expert and bestselling author."--
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Publisher
Lerner Publications
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
Chien-Shiung Wu was a sought-after physics professor, and she also worked on secret government programs. She even helped disprove a major law of physics. Find out how Wu's persistence drove her contributions in the field of physics.
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
"Have you ever wondered who developed computer coding? Discover how Ada Lovelace's interest in mathematics led to her work on an early computer and the first programming algorithm ever used"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
"Stephen Hawking studies black holes, gravity, and the universe. He has written books for children and adults. Learn how Hawking's determination and love of math and science have made him a successful and well-known scientist."--
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Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
While watching Star Trek on television as a child, Mae Jemison was certain she would one day visit space. Then she became the first black female NASA astronaut. Find out how Jemison's passion for science led to her achievements.
